Chapter 167: The Beginning
Chapter 167: The Beginning
"That fraudulent cult leader is definitely up to something..."
Fang Xing had no intention of meeting the man; from the start, he had only wanted to test him.
At that moment, the taxi slowly drove away from the prison area, and he fixed his gaze on the attribute panel.
Or rather... on the 'Gate to the Multiverse' at the bottom of the panel!
"The Gate to the Multiverse is reacting, just like it did when I encountered the 'Great Sun Buddha Mantra'... but even stronger this time!"
"There's definitely a high-ranking member of the Sect of Doors in that prison, maybe even one of their top leaders!"
After all, the man had been imprisoned as a fraud, and a true follower of the Evil God wouldn't be placed in a prison for petty crimes.
So, Fang Xing was fairly certain that this man was the one who had slipped through their fingers!
'He deliberately pretended to be crazy and acted like a con artist to get close to Gu Jiantong... and secretly influenced him...'
'Then he exposed himself, causing his followers to report him to the Prevention and Treatment Bureau. He must have done something during his interrogation to taint the entire bureau. That's questionable, given that it's a department specifically for dealing with evil gods, so they shouldn't have all been compromised. But he definitely pulled some hidden strings...'
'To accomplish these two things, his own strength and hidden capabilities must be incredibly powerful... He must be a high-ranking member of the Sect of Doors, or perhaps even...'
'Could it be that he really is a cult leader? The head of the Sect of Doors?'
'If that yellow-browed brat, Gu Jiantong, knew that he had captured the leader of the Sect of Doors, he could brag about it for the rest of his life.'
'But why did he recently instruct his followers to overturn the case? Surely he's not planning to stay in prison forever?'
'Or is it... some kind of ritual requirement?'
Although Fang Xing didn't fully understand, he knew that the situation had become extremely urgent!
Gu Jiantong's promotion to Outer Scene and the leader of the Sect of Doors going out...
A huge change is about to happen!
"What can I do?"
He sighed. As a traverser, he already felt somewhat detached from this universe.
Not to mention that although the cyborgs were trained in ideology and morality classes from a young age to instill loyalty, his core had already been replaced.
At this moment, he was only thinking about how to protect himself and, if possible, seize some benefits along the way.
"Master, please go to Blue Star University."
Having made up his mind, Fang Xing immediately spoke up.
The situation was unclear, but he could be sure that the Sect of Doors would make a move on the Spirit Catalog!
Besides, if he wanted to frame Wei Shentong, he would naturally have to go to the university as well.
"Sure thing."
The taxi driver started a conversation, "Are you a student at Blue Star University? That's impressive... Let me tell you, my cousin's neighbor's grandson almost got in..."
"We've arrived at Blue Star University."
"Thanks."
Fang Xing got out of the car, paid the fare, and chatted briefly about tourist attractions.
"Hey... I know all about those entertainment planets. Let me tell you, Pink Star is all a scam... If you really want entertainment, you should go to Black Hawk Star!"
The taxi driver's face was flushed, as if he couldn't wait to hop on his private spaceship and leave immediately.
'Ah... this is as far as I can help you.'
Fang Xing watched the taxi leave, then entered Blue Star University and made his way to his dormitory.
With a month-long vacation ahead of him, he should have enough time to wait for the impending upheaval.
...
Inside a spaceship.
Liu Wei stood shirtless, practicing his martial arts moves one by one.
He had been diligently training with his childhood friends as his goal.
Of course, to reach his current state, besides his own efforts, the most crucial factor was the high-risk genetic surgery he had undergone, making his body even more suited for 'Shen Wu'!
"Come on!"
Liu Wei suddenly stopped and struck a punching bag pose, shouting loudly.
Zzzz!
Amidst the teeth-grinding electrical sounds, pitch-black pythons appeared and coiled around him.
Upon closer inspection, one would see that these were not pythons, but mechanical cables!
At the tip of each cable, blue sparks of electricity flickered.
"Celestial Canopy Body!"
With a roar, Liu Wei's muscles bulged, revealing smooth lines. Each muscle seemed to contain explosive power, and his domain power spread throughout.
Then...
Zzzz! The giant python-like cables raised their heads, and countless sparking probes instantly landed on Liu Wei's acupoints.
"Ahhhhhh!!!!!"
Liu Wei's eyes widened in pain as he let out a piercing scream.
Countless electrical currents ran through his body, stimulating his muscles, blood... and even the most fundamental cells!
Two streaks of blood-red tears flowed from Liu Wei's eyes, and he lay on the ground like a piece of charcoal, smoke rising from his body.
Time passed, and Liu Wei suddenly got up.
Gazing at his charred hands, Liu Wei suddenly bared his white teeth, his thoughts stirring.
Clang!
A metal can was pulled from the counter, landing in his outstretched right hand.
Liu Wei opened the can, poured the drink over his head, and occasionally took greedy gulps, exclaiming, "Refreshing!"
"After undergoing the 'paramagnetic biological' modification and enduring the 'Thunder Prison' trial, I've finally taken a big step forward in Shen Wu..."
The so-called 'Heavenly Canopy Body' could only be considered the foundation of Shen Wu, a clumsy beginner's technique.
To truly enter the realm of Shen Wu, one must first undergo gene surgery and then stimulate the entire body with powerful electric currents.
Only those who survive this process can be said to have crossed the threshold of Shen Wu.
And the ultimate pursuit of Shen Wu is the manipulation of magnetic fields! It is the electromagnetic force, one of the four fundamental forces of the universe!
Hence, Liu Wei once felt that this art should be called 'Magnetic Martial Arts' to be more fitting.
But as he delved deeper, he finally understood that it was indeed 'Shen Wu'!
This realization only strengthened a certain thought in Liu Wei's mind.
He left the training room and stepped onto the massive bridge deck.
Here, dozens of clone warriors, dressed in formal attire and sporting sunglasses, stood with their hands behind their backs, their backs straight as sculptures.
"Liu Wei, why are you so slow? I know you're dedicated to your training, but now is not the time for that. We're almost there!"
A fellow Resistance comrade gazed at the starry river of space, his voice carrying an unnamed emotion.
"Yeah... I never thought I'd be aboard a spaceship from the Secret Realm, invading the human Blue Star," Liu Wei sighed.
"What did you say?!"
His companion's face paled. "I knew the Resistance had connections with the Evil God organization, but I never imagined the connection was this deep."
Liu Wei continued, "Do you know what you're saying? This is a serious accusation! Moreover... look at this spaceship. How could the Secret Realm contain such high-tech creations?"
The companion pointed to the spaceship they were traveling in, a mocking expression on his face.
"The rules of the Secret Realm were originally set by the extradimensional evil gods. They can resist technology, and they can also accept it..."
Liu Wei replied expressionlessly, "I have already cultivated Shen Wu to the level of 'Magnetic Field Perception'. No matter how real this illusory space is, it doesn't have the unique magnetic field of the stars! That's the biggest flaw!"
"I never thought... that you would cultivate Shen Wu to this level," the companion sighed, snapping his fingers.
The starry sky outside the spaceship instantly vanished, revealing a desiccated continent.
The 'spaceship' carrying Liu Wei and the others hadn't moved; it was calmly anchored above the continent.
"As expected... it's the Secret Realm. What are we? Descendants of the Evil God?" Liu Wei forced a bitter smile.
"Don't think like that. It's just a collaboration..." His companion waved his hand. "Those crazy believers agreed to let us pass through the Secret Realm as a transit point... allowing us to bypass many inspections and reach Blue Star without any trouble."
"It can't be that simple, can it? What about the federal army in the virtual space?" Liu Wei asked.
"The believers of the Evil God are responsible for dealing with them. I heard they've launched numerous offensives, putting pressure on the virtual space frontline and even breaking through multiple times..." his companion answered.
"So... we're collaborating with these lackeys of the Evil God?" Liu Wei clenched his fists.
No matter how intense their argument became, the rows of clone warriors behind them remained as still as statues, their eyes devoid of any emotion.
"It's just a collaboration... The believers of the Evil God are planning something, and we're going to make an appearance..." His companion didn't seem to mind.
Being at a clear disadvantage, the Resistance couldn't afford to refuse any olive branches.
Besides, this collaboration didn't necessarily mean they would continue working together in the future.
"As I thought... There's something wrong with the 'Shen Wu' taught by the Resistance, too. Although it requires one to undergo dangerous gene modifications at the beginning... it's not 'Magnetic Field Martial Arts' in the end but 'Evil God Martial Arts'!"
Liu Wei narrowed his eyes, a dangerous aura emanating from him. "This martial art has such a rapid breakthrough and overwhelming power... The price is that one's body gradually draws closer to an Evil God, eventually becoming a vessel for their descent or their offspring."
He had finally understood his true mission.
No wonder the Cyclops instructor only allowed Outer Scene warriors to come; there must be a realm restriction to pass through the 'Secret Realm'!
Moreover, the collaboration between the Resistance and the Evil God organization went far deeper than he had imagined.
Previously, the 'abnormality' that struck without regard for the cost of life, even causing heavy casualties in the rookie camp where Fang Xing was located, was the result of the collaboration of the major Evil God organizations!"
"You... you know?"
His companion's expression changed drastically, and just as he was about to back away, he saw an arm wrapped in lightning.
"Tian Gang Ba Ti - Electric Light Fist!"
Liu Wei's expression was icy as he struck without hesitation.
"How dare you?"
His companion's hands resembled eagle claws as he performed the Twelve Beast God Fist, an ultimate martial arts technique passed down in the Resistance.
There were twelve beast forms in the Twelve Beast God Fist. It was initially an ordinary 'beast-shaped fist' and only an A-class martial art.
However, once one mastered six of the forms, it became an S-class martial art! If one could perfectly learn all 'twelve beast forms', it would become the 'Twelve Beast God Fist', surpassing even S-class martial arts!
"Liu Wei, I've tolerated you for a long time. I'm the insider, you're just a vessel for the Evil God!"
This companion's body resonated with the roars of countless beasts, revealing that he had reached the Outer Scene pinnacle.
Shriek!
In the void, a graceful black eagle phantom collided with the electric light, only to be torn apart...
Blood spilled from his mouth as he flew backward, "Liu Wei... don't get too cocky. I have control over this spaceship, and there are also those clones... You will die a horrible death."
"Is that so?"
Liu Wei narrowed his eyes, gazing into the distance.
A flash of silver light, and one by one, figures clad in Federal Army uniforms descended with overwhelming auras!
"You?"
Upon witnessing this scene, Liu Wei's companion spat out another mouthful of blood, his face twisted in shock, "You dare to betray us?"
"Don't put it that way... I just want to live a better life."
Liu Wei's lips curled upward, "Shen Wu is a lie, but 'Magnetic Field Martial Arts' has infinite potential. It is indeed a promising path to break through the level of Martial God... I've been in secret contact with the Federal Academy of Sciences for a long time, and you all are my tokens of allegiance. This complete Evil God Secret Realm, containing a space bubble that accommodates technological laws, if thoroughly studied, who knows how much convenience it could bring to the Federation's virtual space battlefield... Such a great achievement would be enough to atone for any crimes."
Originally, with the scheming of the Evil God organizations, they had exhausted a large number of elites to obstruct the virtual space army, already stretching the Federal forces in the virtual space thin.
Coupled with the insider's cooperation, it was enough for this Secret Realm to pass through the defensive line and descend directly upon Blue Star.
However, with Liu Wei secretly leaking the coordinates of the Secret Realm, the situation was entirely different, allowing for precise strikes.
...
At the same time.
Federal Third Prison.
A massive iron gate slowly opened, and a middle-aged man with a gentle and elegant appearance walked out of the prison.
"My apologies... Master."
Across from him was a luxurious hovering car, and inside was a beautiful woman dressed in a white suit, her face filled with fervor, adoration... and a hint of guilt.
After all, it was she who had sent him to prison, although... that was also the Master's order...
"It's fine, I've never blamed you. After all... this was part of the 'ritual'."
The middle-aged man slowly took off his glasses, and his entire demeanor seemed to transform, as if he no longer cared about the surveillance of the 'All-Knowing Brain': "I successfully performed a 'Deception Ritual'. My Master is the most skilled at exploiting bugs among the Evil Gods... So, let's begin!"
Almost simultaneously, piercing alarms blared throughout the security bureaus across Blue Star!
Prevention and Treatment Bureau.
A pitch-black door appeared out of thin air; its body was illusory and blurry, adorned with ancient symbols.
It stood there like a seal, imprisoning the Prevention and Treatment Bureau beneath it!
"Not good!"
"The All-Knowing Brain has a bug!"
Piercing screams echoed throughout the bureau.
...
Blue Star University.
On the rooftop of the library, a platform made of white jade.
Security guard Meng, the old man, suddenly opened his eyes, tightening his grip on his folding fan.
Inside the space of the Spirit Catalog.
Students stood in groups of three or two, each at their limit, their eyes fixed on the pitch-black Stele of Dominance.
Gu Jian Tong stood at the very front, clearly observing the true form of the Stele.
His eyes sparkled, as if flames were dancing within them, and he muttered involuntarily, "No mistake... This is my path... the invincible mystical martial art - Great Bright Honorable God Fist!!"
(End of Chapter)
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